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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.48, 731.24 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.48, 731.24 and 360.04 is: 540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.48 : 731.24 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.48/731.24 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.48x = 731.24 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.48x = 263,275.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,275.65/487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.07

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